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Outstanding value, Canstar 2023 Award for Working Visa Health Cover

Winner of Canstar Outstanding Value for Working Visa Health Cover 2023

nib has an award-winning range of visa compliant covers for every stage of your career in Australia. You could benefit from switching to nib today.

Get comprehensive cover

Health insurance to reduce hospital and medical costs while you’re living in Australia.

Emergency ambulance

All our covers include unlimited emergency ambulance cover, excluding members covered by state ambulance schemes.

Access to in-hospital cover

Access benefits for hospital accommodation and medical treatment for services included in your cover.

Cover for doctor (GP) consultations

This includes Telehealth available on OSHC and selected OVHC covers where your policy includes GP benefits.

Waiting periods recognised

We will recognise any waiting periods you have already served on an equivalent cover.

Get your certificate in minutes

Our covers are 100% visa compliant and your Visa Certificate is emailed to you once you are approved.

Get comprehensive cover

Health insurance to reduce hospital and medical costs while you’re living in Australia.

Emergency ambulance

All our covers include unlimited emergency ambulance cover, excluding members covered by state ambulance schemes.

Access to in-hospital cover

Access benefits for hospital accommodation and medical treatment for services included in your cover.

Cover for doctor (GP) consultations

This includes Telehealth available on OSHC and selected OVHC covers where your policy includes GP benefits.

Waiting periods recognised

We will recognise any waiting periods you have already served on an equivalent cover.

Get your certificate in minutes

Our covers are 100% visa compliant and your Visa Certificate is emailed to you once you are approved.

Choose the right health insurance for you


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OSHC
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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Our OSHC cover meets the Department of Home Affairs student visa requirements. Receive your OSHC Confirmation Certificate in as soon as 5 minutes.



OVHC
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Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC)

Choose from a range of great value health covers that meet the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) visa conditions 8501 requirements for visa subclass 401, 407, 408, 416, 417, 420, 457, 461, 462, 482, 485 and more.


OSHC
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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Our OSHC cover meets the Department of Home Affairs student visa requirements. Receive your OSHC Confirmation Certificate in as soon as 5 minutes.



OVHC
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Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC)

Choose from a range of great value health covers that meet the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) visa conditions 8501 requirements for visa subclass 401, 407, 408, 416, 417, 420, 457, 461, 462, 482, 485 and more.


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You can rest easy while we handle the break-up call and paperwork with your previous insurer.

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We've got smart solutions to help international students and workers live a healthier and happier life in Australia.

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